Answers Quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
“Florentina Ariza had kept his answer ready for fifty-three years, seven months and eleven days and nights. 'Forever,' he said.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Love in the Time of Cholera, 1985
A character waits decades for a promised answer, showing enduring patience and commitment.
In simple terms: He waited 53 years for a response.
Value long‑term devotion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- long‑term goals
- personal vows
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does waiting teach about love?
- Is endless patience realistic?
Life may not allow such prolonged waiting.